Montana Air Fact Sheet

1. What air regulations does the state of Montana follow?

• The state of Montana adheres to all federal emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). National emission standards for HAPs, compliance dates and their rules and implementation are found in the following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency link: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/eparules.html. Montana uses the federal HAPs list for emission inventory.

2. Which state organization manages air pollution regulations?

• Air Quality Program: Montana Department of Environmental Quality http://deq.mt.gov/default.mcpx houses the program on Air Quality Information http://deq.mt.gov/AirQuality/AQinfo.mcpx. Its purpose is to assure clean air quality in Montana through appropriate regulations, enforcement and permitting.

3. What are the specific responsibilities of the Air Pollution Control Program?

• Air Monitoring: To monitor, assess and provide information on statewide ambient air quality conditions and trends as specified by the Montana and Federal Clean Air Acts; http://deq.mt.gov/AirMonitoring/default.mcpx
• Modelling Analysis: In conjunction with the EPA, to provide support for modelling analysis; http://www.epa.gov/ttn/scram/
• Air Quality Permitting and Compliance: To issue permits and evaluate compliance to Montana's air pollution regulations; http://deq.mt.gov/AirQuality/PermitCompliance.mcpx
• Air Quality Planning and Policies: To provide up to date information on smoke management. forest fires and ambient air quality standards. http://deq.mt.gov/AirQuality/Planning/default.mcpx

4. Where are the rules found?

• Clean Air Act of Montana: Clean Air Act of Montana, Title 75 Environmental Protection, Chapter 2 Air Quality ;
•   Air Quality Administrative Rules (Chapter 8): http://www.deq.mt.gov/dir/legal/Chapters/Ch08-toc.mcpx;
•   Air Quality: Title 75, Chapter 2, Parts 1 through 4;
•   ARM Title 17: Chapter 8. Air Quality;
•   ARM Title 17: Chapter 74, Subchapters 3 and 4, Asbestos Control;
•   ARM Title 17: Chapter 80, Air and Water Quality - Tax Certification
•   Air Permitting and Compliance: http://deq.mt.gov/AirQuality/PermitCompliance.mcpx

5. Contact information?

• Charles Homer

  Montana Dept of Environmental Quality

  Air Resources Management Bureau

  Air Permitting & Compliance Manager

  1520 E 6th Ave

  POB 200901

  Helena MT 50620-0901

  406-444-5279 (work)

  406-444-1499 (fax)

  406-431-2789 (cell)

  chomer@mt.gov

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